THE SCIENCE OF
SELF-DEFENSE
FOR
GIRLS AND WOMEN
Prof. H. S. Okazaki
PUBLISHED BY
Henry Seishiro Okazaki
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
Copyright, 1929
by
HENRY SEISHIRO OKAZAKI
Kahului, Maui, T. H.
U. S. A.
Printed in U. S. A.
The Nippu Jiji Publishing Co.
Honolulu, T. H.
PREFACE
OMEN ARE PHYSICALLY weaker than men and,
hence, numerous laws have been enacted for their wel-
fare, protection, and happiness. These laws, alone,
will not protect and save the weaker sex at all times.
Today, in Hawaii, we hear of lawlessness and of at-
tacks on girls and women.
Women should have some knowledge of how to protect
themselves. Nature gave women aids for self protection with
finger nails and knuckles. Modern women give little or no at-
tention to these means of protection. Their study of beauty
culture and their desire for slender forms have greatly weak-
ened their powers for self protection. A little study and a few
exercises will give women some of their lost powers in self
defense.
I have made an extensive study of systems of physical edu-
cation, such as Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Chinese methods of fighting,
American boxing and wrestling, “Liia,” the Hawaiian methods
of fighting, Swedish gymnastics, etc. Out of all of these I have
devised a scientific set of self defense acts for women. Young
girls who have learned the art of self defense herein described
have been able to render powerful men helpless. Above all it
gives women a self possession so essential at a critical time.
I cannot keep this art to myself for I wish to teach girls
and women how best to protect themselves should they ever
be so unfortunate as to be attacked. I feel it is my duty to
offer this knowledge of mine to women for their benefit and
welfare. 1 wish to help those persons considered weak. My
science of defense will make any woman powerful in self pro-
tection. This fact has encouraged me to write this text book for
girls and women. How happy I will be if any woman is bene-
fitted by this science of self defense!
I wish to express my grateful appreciation to the persons
who helped with suggestions or constructive criticism in the
preparation of “The Science of Self-Defense for Girls and
Women. ”
Kahului, Maui, T. H.
Henry Seishiro Okazaki
FOREWORD
A. ORIGIN OF I HE BOOKLET — reason for its publication.
B. PHILOSOPHY OF JIU-JITSU.
C. SOURCES.
D. TABLE OF TERMS.
The 'dea of preparing such a booklet as this and offering it to the
girls of the world through such an avenue as the Girl Scout Movement
(to mention only one) belongs to Henry Seishiro Okazaki, professor of
Jiu-Jitsu and head of the Restorium which bears his name at Kahului,
Maui, Territory of Hawaii. He himself is a master in the art of Jiu-Jitsu
and has taught many pupils to become very proficient. It may be of interest
to those reading this introduction to know Okazaki’s rank in Jiu-Jitsu. He
holds the black belt in Kodokan, an institution for teaching Jiu-Jitsu,
fokyo, Japan. In addition he holds the “secret” of Shibukawa-Ryu
Yoshin-Ryu, and Nanba-Shoshin-Ryu. This last word, Ryu, means a
“school” as we use the word to imply a “style” of learning which a certain
group of teachers puts out. Okazaki conceived the idea of gathering a
small group together as a class, teaching them certain “acts” of self-defense
first, and then soliciting their help in getting this information before the
public. I he class consisted of five women, teaching for the moment in
‘ am School, Hamakuapoko, Maui, and Maunaolu Seminary, Paia,
Maui, T. H. Their names follow:
Miss Myrtle Nelson, Chemistry.
Miss Floy Robinson, Biology.
Miss Emma L. Cawdrey, Commercial.
Miss L. Kennette Griffith, English.
Mrs. Elva Class, Home Economics.
Okazaki’s share was to teach a performance of the act itself, and to
reveal a deeper significance in this art which is peculiar to the Japanese in
their Jiu-Jitsu. Our share was to learn and then transcribe. In many
cases we have found the wording alone, inadequate in the matter of giving
directions and so we have thought it wise to use illustrations, too.
As has been indicated, the idea back of publishing such a booklet has
been to give all girls certain information so that they can defend them-
selves. If they know how to break grips, if they know how to control a
person who is endangering their safety, they are the stronger through
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possessing knowledge, even though physically they are inferior to their
enemy.
Much can be said concerning the philosophy of these “Acts” and
of all Jiu-Jitsu. Only a few points need be mentioned here. The Japanese
(rnin for mental and spiritual development as well as physical. A physical
fitness is all the average person is likely to see in the performance of Jiu-
Jitsu. But there is vastly more in having the well-poised mind and spirit
back of any performance. Our Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. stress the
three-fold development of a person in the same way that we see in Jiu-Jitsu.
On the wall of the little matted “gymnasium” in which our class was
conducted hang three “mottoes.” We asked to have them translated. One
emphasized this very fact, that there must be vastly more than simply phy-
sical development. The spirit of the person and the mind must receive its
training. A second warned against losing one’s poise of mind in the midst
of stress. One must not allow himself to get excited in a moment when
his life is being endangered. A third said something about keenness of
perception, both hearing and seeing. We were given a particularly apt
illustration of this in a Japanese warning: Train your ear to hear the
sound of snow falling on snow : train your eye to discern a crow in the night.
Among the generalities that we picked up in the course of the lessons
were: Remember that the whole body functions in self-defense. The
hands, and feet, and head all have their share in rendering the enemy help-
less. Such tricks as shin kicks, the “eye-poke,” striking on the head, and
so on can be used any time. Look about you. Know the way out.
The sources for these acts are numerous and Okazaki’s preparation
of them has stretched over a number of years. His study and personal
training for them have taken place principally in the Hawaiian Islands
where life is very cosmopolitan and where many races contribute to a
single product. For example: to his Jiu-Jitsu (of which there are hundreds
of different types and all kinds which Okazaki has mastered) our instructor
has added an element which he learned from a Spaniard. This concerned
the art of throwing a dirk. From a Filipino he learned knife fighting, from
an American, boxing and from a Chinese, a kind of boxing called Mushi-
Jitsu. About this there is more to be said. From an Hawaiian he learned
“lua” which is a study of defensive acts. “Karate,” learned from a Jap-
anese of the Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, is also a study of defensive acts.
And so with all these elements to add to and incorporate into his Jiu-Jitsu,
Okazaki has made it a universal thing.
Mushi-Jitsu is a style of boxing used with intent to kill and so it
differs from the American style. Okazaki is indebted to an old Chinese
(who was seventy-eight when Okazaki found him on the island of Hawaii),
Mo Chong, by name, for his information in this case. He has given the
name Danzan-Ryu to his new “school” of Jiu-Jitsu for two reasons. One
is to keep alive the memory of old Wo Chong, because the Chinese used to
call Hie Hawaiian Islands, “Danzan.” The other is because most of Oka-
zaki’s studies have taken place in Hawaii.
L). Table of terms.
1. “Eye-poke”— The index finger and the middle finger act like prongs.
W hen this thrust at the enemy's eyes is used, he is apt to become
blind temporarily. (See Fig-. 1)
2. “Knuckle”— Clench the hand and make the middle knuckles parti-
cularly hard. They are more effective than a fist blow. (See Fig. 2).
“Chop”— Use the little finger-edge of the hands like the edge of a
knife or hatchet and strike hard. (See Fig. 3).
1 he sensitive “third 1 he back of the hand below the ring finger is
weak and consequently sensitive to pressure. (See Fig. 4y
1 he twisted hold— In this case the girl uses both her hands on
one hand of the enemy. His hand is twisted at the wrist, the little
finger edge being pressed down while the thumb side is being pulled
up. (See Fig. 45-47).
3.
4.
L. Kennette Griffith
Fig. 1
Fig. 4
The class with Professor Okazaki and his assistant instructor.
Left to right: Mr. Watanabe (Assistant Instructor), Miss Robinson, Miss Griffith,
Professor Okazaki, Miss Nelson, Miss Cawdrey and Mrs. Class.
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MR* r r BALDWIN. Commissions ii
MR* f F. Ot INERT. SCCMCTart
TDailu&u, Ttlaui
FRANCES L SEIBERT. OmcCTOA
SIRS H. W RICE. OffuT* COHMiMiOficn
MRS. A M HANSEN. TrcaSLRCR.
To the Headers and Students:
I heartily endorse the exercises s;t
forth in this book by Henry J. Ckasaki*
I believe all or/:ani nations who work
with girls and women will find it valuable
not only as a Means of defense, but r.s a
training for agility, flexibility and poise*
Very truly yours,
director, Girl Scouts '
Director of Girls and 7/onen's yt:rU,
Alexander House Settlement,
V/ailuku, Haul, T./i»
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WAILUKU MAUI. HAWAII
August 7, 1929
Professor Okazaki,
v/ailuku, Maui, ?.h.
Dear Sir:
Having personally v/atehed th* yo- ; « c a r i s
depicted in the boo',:, hauilir.i; *cr sighing over one
~ ?ea ?cunJs " 3v::r :: * 3n -heiisolves; I car. cheerfully
co. a. .end this valuable course* of Self -defense.
It -ill be found of inestimable value, not
or.ly to the »o:*n. but to the 3 in Scouts and 3;y Sects
of America.
Very truly yours,
WHH/J
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Scout Exeoutive
but to
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fflailuku. flJaui
sept. 1C, 1929-
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Henry S. OhazaKi..
professor in Jui-Jitsu,
Tailuku, Maui.
Pear Sir:
I wish to thank you f-r
officially to he present at one of
in which the art of self-defense of
demonstrated .
the invitation exter.uec me
your closes in Jui-Jitsu
girls and women was
With this art or self-defense as demonstrated
that evening and with the publication of this b ?tfhh*bt. el 1 1
say that the book with instructions there will highly ben .
X shall say also that tms
v.iil benefit the Territory as a whole,
the you:. b^girls and women.
achievement of yours
thus safeguarding
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OFFICE OF ATTORNEY
Cnr.\TY OF MAI 'I
'VAILL'KIJ .
HAWAII
Mr. Henry s. Okasaki
Viailuku, Maui, t.H.
Dear Sir;
Under existing conditions it appears to
"* ^ 06 hlShly d68irable members of the weaker
sex have a certain amount of instruction in the
principles of self defense.
The book prepared by you appears to embody
certain of these principles, explained and illustrate,
^ aucn a manner as to make them eusceptible of being
easily taught and readily understood.
X heartily endorse the book itself and the
ea which has brought about its publication.
Yours verytruly,
County Attorney
WAIIiCKC DISTRICT CO CRT
County of Maui
WAILl'Kr, MAI1. T. II.
September 10th, 1929.
Mr. Henry S. Okazaki,
Professor of Jiu-Jitsu,
Wailuku, Maui.
Dear Sir:
I have carefully looked over your proposed
schedule of training for girls as a measure of pro-
tection.
I thoroughly believe this v/ould afford an
opportunity for promoting an interest in athletics,
and at the same time preparing our young girls in
the art ’of self-defense. I must say X heartily
approve and recommend this.
Respectfully your9 ,
District Magistrate.
Wailuku, Mau
Sept. 16, 1929
Mr. Henry S. Okazaki
Professor of Jiu- Jitsu
Wailuku, Maui
My dear Mr. Okazaki:
After a perusal of your methods and aims as set forth
in your manuscript, I endorse with pleasure your course in
"Self Defense."
The large number of assault cases which almost daily appe
in our papers make a strong appeal to the intelligent mind for
some action. It seems to me that a course of this kind could
not help but benefit those who will avail themselves of it.
Your deep interest in humanity is mirrored in this v/ork.
Please accept my best wishes for the success of this'
book.
The sense of security that would be f ett
by anyone having a knowledge of the Jiujitsu would
cause it to be endorsed by any Y/onan's Club. We
think it a splendid thing.
President, Maui Woman's Club
GEORGE 8. RAYMOND
PRINCIPAL
IKapaa Adjani
TERRITORY OF HAWAII
U. 8. A.
Kapaa. Kauai. T. H Sept_A ■ il 192 9 ^
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Mr. Henry Seishiro Okazaki,
Kahului , Maui, T.*H.
Dear Mr . Okazaki :
Your course of lessons in self defense
£° r 321(1 v/omerl 1:63 been, of gj eat. interest to us.
i^e have found that the art of self defense you hay e
scientifically developed can easily be learned. The
self possession acquired from ability to perform these
acts cannot be oyerstated and vie sincerely feel that
such knowledge for women would be considerable aid to
them in time of need. Y/e take great pleasure in
complimenting you on. your study and work and we are
happy to recommend your lessons to those who are
interested in local social welfare.
Yours very sincerely,
George I . Raymond/,
Principal, Kapaa $/hool.
GSF;N
Mr s . Rebecca C . Raymond
Instructor. Vocational Homemaking Class,
Kapaa, Kauai; T. H.
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1 have looked over your illustrated book on
Jiu-jitsu a- a defensive weapon for women. I think you
have writton'a very useful book ui.g one which ail
v/orue n should have and use • .he illustrations are very
clear and form a very good means of instruction in
themselves .
I wish you success in your enterprise and
in your effort to make your' knowledge uviilaoii to ail
women ana girls.
Very truly yours,
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September £ 3 , 1929.
Mr. Seishiro Okazaki
7 /ailuku, Maui»T. H.
])ear Sir;
I have always teen interested in jiu^itsu ae
m.y father, Haochika Katogi, v:as a master in this
art before and after the abolition of feudalism.*
its principle is aptly signified by the two
ideographs with which the name of the art is writ-
ten. The first part means to "obey," "submit, u
"weak," "soft" or "pliable." The second part,
"jitsu," means "art or science." These two parts
combined is sometimes facetiously spoken 'of as the
"gentle art."
J'iujitsu is one of the most valuable of arts
in self-defense. However, the only time it should
be put into use is for self-protection in any case
of unavoidable conflicts. Then, one triumphs in
spirit, whether actual victory in the combat is
gained or not.
I heartily recommend that this art and the
spirit expressed in it be taught to - all who 1 may
benefit from the training.
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September 24, 1929
Mr. Seishiro Okazaki
Kahului, Maul
Dear Mr, Okazaki:
The publication of the book on "Sel^-defense , " written
especially for women by Seishiro Okazaki, jiu-jitsu exponent
and instructor, in order that they might learn to protect
themselves when occasion demands, is a very commendable under-
taking. Especially is this true, in the light of the many
unfortunate experiences thot womankind throughout the territory
has had to suffer recently.
This book, which is being published in the English lan-
guage, will introduce Japan's contribution to the art of self-
defense, known throughout the world as jiu-jitsu, to anyone
who may desire to learn this manly art. I know I am speaking
for many of the Jaoanese in Hawaii, when I express gratification
and take pride in the publication of such a book, as it will oe
another medium through which Japan's material contributions as
well as the beautiful spirit of her people, will be made known
to the world.
I take great pleasure in recommending this book to the
public, and I wish Mr. Okazaki the very best of success in his
undertaking.
Lastly, it is my hope that the book will teach the general
public the spirit of jiu-jitsu, which is to help the weak and
helpless against the strong and powerful.
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To the readers an* students:.
Jujitsu iy
military arts oT Japan.
Sentlc»ec3". As an. old
can control strength”,
v:ith.. their "soft hands.”
ma3tor the art..
one of the oldest and most important.
The word "Jujitsu 1 . 1 moans "art of
proverb, of Japan says” gentleness
the women can defend themselves even
the attach of an enemy, when they
.•*3 is said in • the. preface, the contents of the
book aro the results of tho autjior's long efforts, and
include all the asaoijco, not only of Jujitsu, but of several
other nationally recognized arts of self-defence ; and X
beleive you can appreciate their real. worth only after you
study them.
The author of the bool:. Professor Henry S. Okazaki
haa studied Jujitsu, American boxing, and other nations'
deforming arts for the last eighteen years while in Hawaii,
moreover he went back tc Japan to specialize in the highest
art.: of Jujitsu from tho several authoritative schools, and
is pub!ic?.y recognized as an expert in its field. Ke is
a mar. of earnestness, fortitude, and kindness.
I heartily endorse the worth of the beck end
recommend it to you, and also ask you to take interest in
Jujitsu the national self- defending art of Japan.
Sincerely yours,
K
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Professor II. S. Okazaki,
Xahului, Maui.
My dear Prof. Okazaki
Your book on "The Science of Self Defense for Girls
and Women" should be taught in all of the Public Schools, and
should be especially sponsored by those agencies which deal ;vith
the welfare and developement of girls and women.
At this t’irae, when sex problems are agitating the cit-
zens of this territory, it should prove an invaluable work in
educating young girls and women so that they will be able to pro-
tect themselves at all times from attacks by ruffians and assai-
lants.
That it is written by one who is as well qualified as
you are, Prof. Okazaki, makes this work an authority on the sub-
ject, and is guarantee of the thoroughness with which it has been
treated. As an Kav/aiian, I am proud and happy that you have deemed,
the art of "Lua” of sufficient importance to incorporate into
your system of self defense.
I am certain that your wish and hope that women will
be benefited in some measure by this work of ypurs will, be more
than realized. It could not be otherwise.
I commend it most heartily to the~ public.
Yours very sincerely,
Distinct Magistrate of South
County and Territory of Hawaii.
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Professor H. S. Okazaki
In his Jiu-Jitsu suit
CONTENTS
PART ONE
lo break hold of one or two hand wrist grip
Assailant’s left hand seizes girl’s right wrist 30
Assailant’s right hand seizes girl’s right wrist 31
Assailant seizes with both hands girl’s right wrist 32
Assailant with both hands seizes the wrists of girl 34
PART TWO
1 o break hold when clothing at neck is seized
Assailant with left hand seizes clothes of girl at neck 36
Assailant seizes with two hands clothes of girl at neck 37
PART THREE
Jo break the hold when seized around neck
Girl is seized around neck with two hands 33
Girl has been shoved against a wall 40
Girl is seized by clothing at neck 40
PART FOUR
lo break a hold when seized around body
Girl is seized around her shoulders from behind 42
Girl is seized and lifted off her feet 44
Girl is seized and carried high up 45
Girl is seized around the waist from behind 45
PART FIVE
To break hold when seized by tivo persons.
PART SIX
To avoid blozvs about head
PART SEVEN
To break a hold when hair is seized
PART EIGHT
To break a hold and control assailant
False hand shake. A
False hand shake. B
False hand shake. C
Wrist grab. A
W rist grab. B
Assailant’s hand is on girl’s chest
PART NINE
To break a hold when head is gripped under arm.
PART TEN
To prevent knife thrusts
PART ELEVEN
To prevent a (f hold up” with revolver
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Tsutae Watanabe
Assistant Instructor and J » I a c 1< Belt Holder of Danzan-Ryu,
Prof. Okazaki’s School of Jiu-Jitsu.
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FOR
GIRLS AND WOMEN
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1. TC BREAK HOLD OF ONE OR TWO HAND WRIST GRIP
No. 1
A. The assailant’s left hand seizes
the girl’s right wrist,
back of hand outward. (See Fig 5).
Pig. 5
To Break:
l he. girl steps forward, swings in;
forearm is pressed in along arm of
assailant,
a quick movement out and
the wrist is released. (See Fig 6).
Fig. 6
It is an aid here to clinch the fist (right or left).
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To Break:
The girl steps forward with right foot
and quickly back, again,
the wrist is pulled upward quickly
and released. (See Fig. 8).
No. 1
The assailant’s right hand seizes
the girl’s right wrist (crossed).
(See Fig. 7).
Pig. 8
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No. 2
The assailant seizes with both hands,
the girl’s right wrist,
one palm facing in, the other out.
(See Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
To Break:
The girl lunges forward on left foot
and grasps her fist with her left hand
over assailant’s right, (See Fig. 10)
(It is an aid here to clinch hand just
before the other hand assists in the
upward pull.)
Fig. 10
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Weight goes back on left foot,
the wrist held is brought upward
quickly and released.
Be sure to bend at elbow. (See Fig. 11).
Fig. 11
Care should be taken to bring
the arm to the side of head or
a bruised nose will result.
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Fig. 12
No. 3
The assailant with both hands, seizes
the wrists of the girl,
palms of girl facing, and
palms of assailant facing.
(See Fig. 12).
To Break:
The girl goes a few steps
in the direction she is being pulled
and then, quickly pushes forward
and downward, bringing palms
together, (See Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
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a quick movement upward releases wrist.
(See Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
In that stooping position the girl may
seize the leg of the assailant and
tip him over.
(Care should be taken not to interlock
the fingers).
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II. TO BREAK HOLD WHEN CLOTHING AT NECK IS SEIZED
Fig. 15
No. 4
The assailant with left hand seizes
clothes of girl at neck. (See Fig. 15).
To Break:
The girl grabs clothes
just below assailant’s hand
with her left hand, (See Fig. 16).
Fig. 16
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and with her right hand
quickly pushes assailant’s hand
up and out. (See Fig. 17).
Fig. 17
No. 5
The assailant seizes with two hands clothes of girl at neck. (See Fig. 18)
To Break:
The girl makes “Knuckles” and presses hard
on the assailant’s knuckles, downward.
(It should be remembered that the most
sensitive, and weakest part of the hand is
along the third finger next to the little
linger. (See Fig. 4. Page 8).
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III. TO BREAK THE HOLD WHEN SEIZED AROUND NECK
Fig. 19
No. 6
A. The girl is seized
ai ou n cl the neck
assailant facing- her.
(See Fig. 19).
and with a quick movement
presses outward.
At the same time with her whole body
she pulls backward. (See Fig. 21).
Fig. 21
To Break.
Girl puts hands up
between the arms of
assailant, (See Fig. 20).
A Then use the “Eye-poke.” (See Fig. 22).
Refer to “Tabel of Terms” in Foreword,
' RageS.
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No. 6
B. Suppose girl has been shoved against a wall. (See Fig. 23).
Fig. 23
J hen she pushes the assailant away
and breaks his hold with
a quick thrust under the chin.
A merciless kick on the assailant’s shins
and ankles is often effective. (See Fig. 23).
No. 7
Girl is seized by clothing at neck,
assailant facing her, arms crossed.
(See Fig. 24).
Fig. 24
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To Get Free:
The girl puts right hand
through from above and down.
As she pulls up, (assisting with her other hand)
her arm is over one of the assailant’s arms, and
under the other. (See Fig. 25).
Fig. 25
A powerful leverage is created
which breaks the assailant’s hold.
(See Fig. 26).
Fig. 26
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IV. TO BREAK A HOLD WHEN SEIZED AROUND BODY
Fig. 27
NO. 8
The girl is seized
around her shoulders from behind.
This held may pin the arms down
to the elbows, but it leaves
the lower arms free. (See Fig. 27).
To Get Free:
The girl steps back on her left foot
and bends down on both legs.
She takes hold of the right shoulder
or clothing of the assailant and
when she has him off his balance,
(See Fig. 28).
Fig. 23
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with a quick pull forward
she can hurl him over her shoulder.
(See Fig. 29).
Fig. 29
The trick is accomplished with even more ease
if girl remembers to straighten up quickly
simultaneously with the pull forward.
If the trick is not successful, the girl can
strike the assailant’s head with her head
or bite his hands.
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A. The girl is seized and
lifted off her feet,
with the assailant facing her.
(See Fig. 30).
Fig. 30
To Get Free:
The person seized, places her thumbs
under the assailant’s chin and
presses his head back. (See Fig. 31).
Fig. 31
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Fig. 32
No. 9
B. If the girl is lifted up so high
that the push under the chin
is not possible, (See Fig. 32).
then she uses her elbow
and strikes sharply
on the assailant’s neck
just below his ear. (See Fig. 33).
Fig. 33
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Fig. 34
No. 10
The girl is seized
around the waist
from behind. (See Fig. 34).
To Get Free:
The girl presses her knuckles
against the hand of the assailant,
always keeping in mind that
the back of the hand below the third
linger is a most vulnerable spot.
She can make the pressure doubly effective
by assisting with other hand. (See Fig. 35).
Fig. 35
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V. TO BREAK HOLD WHEN SEIZED BY TWO PERSONS
No. 11
The girl is seized around her shoulders
by one assailant and by the feet by
another.
She is off the floor and swinging
between them. (See Fig. 36).
Fig. 36
To Get Free:
Bring the knees up quickly
and kick out,
hitting assailant on his
abdomen.
(See Fig. 37).
Then use the “Knuckle”
to break the other hold.
(See Fig. 35).
Fig. 37
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VI. TO AVOID BLOWS ABOUT HEAD
No. 12
Girl is receiving 1 blows or slaps
on the face or around the head.
(See Fig. 38).
Fig. 38
To Defend:
Girl “chops” the assailant’s wrists.
Namely, the girl hits
the assailant’s wrists inside
with the outside of her hand.
(Little finger side of hand, see Fig. 4).
(See Fig. 39).
Fig. 39
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Fig. 40
She can further disable the assailant
by grabbing him around the neck
with one arm,
holding his arm with the other, and
placing a leg behind her assailant’s leg,
(See Fig. 40).
Fig. 41
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VII. TO BREAK A HOLD WHEN HAIR IS SEIZED
No. 13
Girl’s hair is seized near the forehead.
(See Fig. 42).
Fig. 42
To Get Free:
(Suppose the assailant has used his left hand).
The girl’s left hand
takes firm hold of the assailant’s left wrist.
Her right hand comes up with a strong blow
on the nerve above the elbow —
between elbow and shoulder. (See Fig. 42).
This paralyzes the assailant’s arm for a while.
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Fig. 43
Here is an opportunity to throw
again as described in No. 8. (See Fig. 28)
It is effective to carry
the assailant’s arm by placing his palm
upward to throw him. (See Fig. 43 & 44).
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VIII. TO BREAK A HOLD AND CONTROL ASSAILANT
No. 14
A false hand shake.
(That is when the person intends to
do you harm). (See Fig. 45).
Fig. 45
To Get Free and
Make Assailant Powerless:
Let go with the right hand
and take “twisted” hold
(Refer to “Table of Terms”
in Foreword, Page 8)
with the left hand
twisting assailant’s palm outward.
(See Fig. 46)
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Fig. 47
Then with the right hand
again press on the sensitive “third”
(Refer to “Table of Terms” in Forword, Page 8)
and twist at the same time. (See Fig. 47).
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B. A false hand shake.
(This act permits the girl to take her helpless
assailant wherever she wishes.) (See Fig. 45 & 48)
Fig. 48
The girl swings on a line with the assailant
still keeping the handshake.
1 lie girl puts her left arm over the assailant's upper arm
around and under his arm.
1 his hold is a leverage.
1 he “handshake” continues and
the girl presses down on the assailiant’s extended arm.
(The assailant’s arm could be broken with a
hold like this, hence, he is likely to be
obedient.) (See Fig. 48).
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Fig. 49
No. 16
C. A false hand shake,
See No. 14 for the “twisted” hold.
At the action of Fig. 46, girl lift up
hand. (See Fig. 49).
Then the girl extends her right arm up and
around
and steps in toward her assailant (with right
foot)
and “Jacknifes” her assailant’s arm.
A powerful leverage is developed which
can be made injurious (to the assailant) and
cruel, if the assailant tries to hit with
left hand. (See Fig. 50).
Fig. 50
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Fig. 51
No. 17
A. Wrist grab.
To Get Free and Make Assailant
Go Along Obediently:
Refer to No. 1.
Open the assailant’s hand
by a twist of the wrist outward.
(It is an aid here to clinch the fist).
With the left hand, around and
under, grab the thumb side,
(See Fig. 51).
“twist” and press down. (See Fig. 55)
(This is when the assailant’s lef
hand grasps the girl’s right wrist
Fig. 52
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And bends the hand upward
so that assailant’s palm
is facing him. (See Fig. 54).
Use “Third Finger” pressure and
at the same time pull downward.
Fig. 53
No. 17
B. Wrist grab.
(This is when the assailant’s right
hand grasps the girl’s right wrist).
Again, girl opens the assailant’s hand
by twisting her wrist so that palm
faces outward. The girl grabs
the assailant’s thumb with her left
hand. (See Fig. 53).
Fig. 54
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No. 18
Assailant's hand is on girl’s chest.
(This act puts the assailant in the girl’s
power). (See Fig. 55).
Fig. 55
Girl takes hand of the assailant
and twists both arm and hand
so that the palm of hand of assailant
faces him. (See Fig. 56 & 57).
Fig. 56
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Fig. 57
With both hands press forward and pull back.
Or the “twisted” hand can be used.
(See No. 14 & 17).
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IX. TO BREAK A HOLD WHEN HEAD IS GRIPPED UNDER ARM
No. 19
Assailant has the girl's head
gripped under his arm.
(See Fig. 58).
Fig. 58
To Get Free:
Girl pushes on her assailant’s hips —
or strikes him sharply in the side with elbow
and gets her head free.
Then she takes his hand and
twists it up behind his back.
Grabs his belt at the back. (See Fig. 59).
Fig. 59
(If the push on the hips is not effective,
girl can reach up and give his chin and head a thrust.)
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X. TO PREVENT KNIFE THRUSTS
The following three “Safeguards” against an
assailant’s knife are the principal ones.
They should cover, in a general way, any such
danger that might confront a girl.
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Fig. 60
No. 20
The assailant swings forward to
cut the girl’s right side.
His right shoulder is toward
girl’s right shoulder. (See Fig. 60).
To Prevent:
Girl swings forward with a right step and
forearm comes in contact with assailant’s upper
arm to prevent the cuts going further.
Girl is now somewhat in the rear of assailant.
(See Fig. 61).
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Fig. 62
Girl reaches her left hand around assailant and
takes a grip on the assailant’s clothing in
front. (See Fig. 62).
She draws her left foot backward, at the same time
swinging assailant around and throws him
face downward to the floor.
The girl steps over her assailant
left knee pinning him to the floor,
right foot pressing on wrist that holds the knife.
He is forced to loosen the grasp on knife and
she can arm herself with knife. (See Fig. 63).
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To Prevent:
To stop the thrust use a hard “chop”
(Refer to “Table of Terms” in Foreword,
Page 8) on the forearm below the elbow wit':
left hand. Then the girl grasps the
assailant’s arm and forces it backward,
(See Fig. 61-65) swinging him off his balanc:
as in No. 12 (Fig. 40-41).
No. 21
The assailant strikes downward with
at the girl’s head or shoulder.
(3ec Fig. 64).
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Fig. 66
After the assailant is thrown on floor face upward,
girl holds his right arm with her right knee
and with her left foot kicks the assailant’s clutched
hand and hold on knife. (See Fig. 65-66).
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No. 22
The assailant is about to give a straight
knife thrust at the girl. (See Fig. 67).
To Prevent:
The girl swings back on her right foot
as the knife passes in front of her, and
“chops” with her left hand the assailant’s wrist.
Then she steps forward with the “eye-poke,” (See Fig. 22)
also a thrust under the chin is effective.
(See Fig. 63).
Fig. 67
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XI. TO PREVENT A “HOLD UP” WITH REVOLVER
Here we have an example of a “hold-up,”
without actual shooting as from an ambush
or from a distance. The assailant is close to
the girl and bent on getting money from her
pocket or getting her jewelry.
Note:
Girl should remember to shout loudly and
suddenly at the critical moment. This un-
nerves the assailant and girl thereby gains
courage.
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No. 23
The assailant is close covering
the girl with revolver (near heart).
(See Fig. 69).
Fig. 69
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To Escape:
Girl swings quickly a little to the left
and at the same time “chops” so that the
revolver veers to the left. (See Fig. 70).
With this sudden “chop” on assailant’s wrist,
the revolver will drop to the ground.
Fig. 70
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Fig. 71
m
If the chopping is not successful,
the girl can then press the revolver
against the side of assailant.
(See Fig. 71).
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Fig. 74
Then she takes the revolver away from
assailant or again throws the assailant to the
ground as in No. 12 Fig. 40. (See Fig. 74).
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Fig. 75
No. 25
The assailant has muzzle of revolver
pointed toward the girl. (See Fig. 75)
(The revolver may be concealed in his pocket.)
To Escape:
Girl’s left hand “chops,”
pushing the revolver out and away.
Her right foot is drawn back. (See Fig. 76).
Then the girl can throw the assailant
to the ground as in No. 12, Fig. 40.
Fig. 76